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Giving and Receiving Gift Cards
As the biggest holiday season of the year approaches, more people have asked me whether giving gift cards is good…
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The ABCs of Emergency Preparedness
As you may know, I live in Marin County, where the devastating Northern California wildfires raged in October. The terrible…
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The Power of Please and Thank you!
Despite the notion that some of these phrases might sound old-fashioned, it’s still important to say “please” and “thank you.”…
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8 Tips for Great Restroom Etiquette
Maybe it’s just me, but in the last two months it appears people are becoming sloppier and messier with how…
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12 Annually Observed Days in May
The beginning of each month, I enjoy looking up what holidays, celebrations, and observances are taking place in the U.S.…
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Lying is Not Etiquette
Do you know someone who is a habitual liar? Someone who is untruthful, deceptive, and who shares falsehoods on a…
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Be your own “cause” for success in life!
I came across this quote from a friend’s post and it’s now among my top quotes to contemplate regularly. It’s…
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6 Wise Quotes to Consider for the Year
Last month I attended an event produced by a local non-profit, called Performing Stars of Marin, at www.performingstars.org. The event…
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Political Correctness Versus Courtesy, Respect, and Honesty
I thought I would share some comments on a topic that is often discussed whenever we see, hear, or read…
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Halloween Etiquette for Adults and Kids
Did you know that, in the U.S., Halloween is the second biggest celebration, next to Christmas? Click here to learn…
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8 Guidelines to Teen (and Adult) Dating
Although most of our readers are adults, these tips are for both adults and teens. They are truly universal to…
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In service to others
Here is a meaningful quote from the Dalai Lama, about how to live one’s life well. Please it three times…
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8 Tips on Sending Flowers to a Funeral
It’s often interesting how end results come about because of a series of situations having taken place. This May tip…
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Top 8 Restaurant Etiquette Tips
Image from Pexels by chan-walrus Spring is always a time of y
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8 Tips on Airplane Etiquette
March begins peak season for traveling. Not only is it spring break for students, but conventions and meetings begin worldwide.…
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